Restaurant chains salute central Ohio military with free meals for Veterans Day

Several
restaurant chains are offering central Ohio veterans and military employees free meals to
commemorate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Nov. 12.

All the participating restaurants would accept active military identification to get a free
meal. Panera Bread also would accept veterans who wear their military uniforms. And Texas Roadhouse
would also accept a Veterans Administration card or discharge papers as proof of service.

Max & Erma's -- On Veterans Day,
Sunday, Nov. 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations
will
salute veterans and active military with a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo -- a cup of
tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, a cheeseburger, seasoned fries and a freshly baked chocolate
chip cookie.

Tim Horton's -- Tim Horton's restaurants are
giving a doughnut to each
active or inactive military veterans who show proof of service on
Sunday, Nov. 11.

Panera Bread -- Sam Covelli, owner and operator of
Covelli Enterprises, which owns the
Panera franchises in central Ohio, will celebrate Veterans Day by giving away You Pick 2 meals on
Monday, Nov. 12, to veterans and military staff who wear their uniforms or show
military identification.

Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse restaurants are inviting veterans and active/retired military members to
enjoy
one of 10 free
lunches, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two sides, plus a Coca-Cola beverage, sweet tea/ice
tea or coffee, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Monday, Nov. 12. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge
papers.

O'Charley's -- O’Charley’s will thank veterans and active duty military personnel by providing them with
a complimentary meal from its $9.99er menu on
Monday, Nov. 12.

Many other restaurants and retailers, such as grocery stores and even a car repair chain, are
offering deals to veterans and active military on Sunday or Monday. Check them out at
Veterans Day Free Meals
2012.

Be aware, however, that this listing may contain errors. For example, the date on which Texas
Roadhouse will celebrate Veterans Day is incorrect in the listing. You may want to contact the
restaurant or store before heading out.